Tissue structure and preparation method thereof

Abstract

A tissue structure for enabling comprehensive understanding of gene patterns of mature cells and a method of preparing the tissue structure are provided. A tissue structure is obtained by co-culturing an endodermal, ectodermal, or mesodermal cell derived from a stem cell and at least one cell and / or factor selected from the group consisting of a vascular cell, a mesenchymal cell, a factor secreted by a vascular cell, a factor secreted by a mesenchymal cell, and a factor secreted when both a vascular cell and a mesenchymal cell exist. A value obtained by assay of a plurality of functions using a Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient is closer to a value of a cell or biological tissue sampled from an adult than a value of a cell or biological tissue sampled from a fetus.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to a tissue structure having a function equivalent to that of a mature tissue from a stem cell, for example an undifferentiated cell, such as an induced pluripotent stem cell and an embryonic stem cell, and a method of preparing the tissue structure.BACKGROUND ART[0002]In recent years, attempts have been made to differentiate pluripotent stem cells, such as iPS cells, which have an ability to differentiate into various functional cells, into cells having functions specific to an organ or cell of interest, and to use the cells for drug discovery screening and regenerative medicine (for example, Non Patent Literature 1). However, only some of the in vivo functions can be reproduced in the cells, and the reproduced functions in the cells are extremely lower than the functions in vivo.[0003]In a drug discovery screening test, it is required to show drug susceptibility and toxic reaction that are similar to those obtained in a test perfo...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a way to make a tissue structure that can understand the patterns of proteins and genes in mature cells. This can help researchers better understand the function of those cells. The method for making this tissue structure is also described.

Problems solved by technology

However, only some of the in vivo functions can be reproduced in the cells, and the reproduced functions in the cells are extremely lower than the functions in vivo.

The above-mentioned prior art is insufficient for use in such a case.

However, there are problems with transplantations such as shortage of donors and transplant rejection.

However, there are problems with organ transplantations such as rejections and critical shortage of donors, and artificial organs are only capable of replacing some of the required function for a short period of time (for example, Patent Literature 1 and 2).

Thus, some fundamental problems have not been solved.

With respect to creation of human tissues, though a method in which terminally differentiated cells are seeded on a support (scaffolding) has been conceived, no technique has ever been established for creating an organ with complex higher functions such as a liver (Non Patent Literature 2).

While there is a demand for terminally differentiated mature a cell or biological tissue, no technique has ever been established for creating them.

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